St. Helena Parish Obituaries. St. Helena Parish, Louisiana January - June 2004 Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by Don Johnson, Jul. 2004 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ATKINS, JOSEPH Retired from CDL Transportation and a native and resident of Greensburg, he died at 9:17 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, in Newark, N.J. He was 73 and a U.S. Army veteran. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, Greensburg, at 2 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2004, conducted by the Rev. Stanley Carter. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Appelberry of Flint, Mich., Regina Muse of Baton Rouge and Shelli Atkins of Amite; three sons, Sabastian "Barry" Atkins of Atlanta, Gregory Atkins of Shreveport and Joseph M. Atkins of Fresno, Calif.; five sisters, Rose Landry, Roberta Caston of McComb, Miss., Willie Mae Fortenberry of Magnolia, Miss, Elizabeth Lainer of Trenton, N.J., and Rebecca Taylor of San Antonio; a brother, Thomas J. Atkins of Alexandria; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Julia Atkins; four sisters, Johnnie A. Parker, Ruth A. Halloway, Velma A. Cameron and Laverna A. McCullum; two brothers, Mose Atkins and Sidney Atkins; and a son, Joey Atkins. He attended schools in St. Helena Parish, and he loved motorcycles. Cooks Funeral Home, 4080 U.S. 51, McComb, MS 39648, 601-684-7093, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 4/24/2004. BALLARD, EVANS MANUEL A resident of Pine Grove, he died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Harvest Manor Nursing Home in Denham Springs. He was 81 and a native of Good- bee. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the China-Bur-ma-India Theater. He attended Istrouma High School and graduated from Baton Rouge High School. He worked as a switch engine foreman at Illinois Central Railroad and was owner and founder of Evans Electric Co. in Baton Rouge. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Phillip McDaniel. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Gayle and Valmon J. McMorris Jr.; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Keith and Rebecca Darlene Ballard; grandchildren, Holliegh Gayle McMorris Crow and husband Robert Brett Crow, Valmon Evans McMorris and wife Andre Nicole McMorris, Todd Randall Ballard and Brook Nicole Ballard; great- grandchildren, Korie Elisabeth McMorris, Londyn Nicole McMorris and Trenton Lenell Crow; a sister and brother-in-law, Jessie Lee Ballard and Joel Allen; and a brother and sister-in-law, H.C. Ballard and Ruby Ballard. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmanuel G. Ballard; mother, Cora Lee Ballard; three sisters, Lola Mae Ballard Schoultz, Eseley Ballard Yoes, Elva Viola Tessiebell Ballard Hill; and a brother, Donice S. Ballard. Pallbearers will be Valmon Evans McMorris, Robert Brett Crow, Valmon Joseph McMorris Jr., Ralph "Waldo" Thompson and Richard and Shane Burgess. He was a 32nd degree Mason of the Masonic Fraternity of Louisiana. He belonged to Scottish Rite, Al Azar Grotto and Acacia Shrine Temple. He was holder of a Gold Certificate of Proficiency and was a past president of the Baton Rouge Masonic Certificate Association, past president of Council of KADOSH, past president of Past Masters Club of Shrine District, deputy grand master and grand steward of 13th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, Free and Accepted Masons 1983, grand junior deacon 1984, grand senior deacon 1985, past master of Fairfields Lodge, past master of Milford Lodge 117 in 1973, and past master of St. Helena Lodge 95 in 1999. He was an honorary member of Istrouma Lodge 414, Capital Lodge 399, Baton Rouge Lodge 372 and Grangeville Lodge 431. BISTANY, ALFRED JOHN Died at 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 76, a native of Lawrence, Mass., and a resident of Pine Grove. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and also served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He was a graduate of Baylor University Law School and practiced law more than 45 years in the state of Texas. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi law fraternity. Visitation was at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. Visitation at Shiloh Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Wilson, the Rev. Alvin Hall and the Rev. Darwin Hall. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by wife, Ferne McNabb Bistany, Pine Grove; daughter, Lori Kim Lea, Baton Rouge; son, Maj. Lester Roan Lea, Spokane, Wash.; three grandchildren, Senior Airman Trey W. Beck, Landon Lea Beck and Whitney Kim Beck; cousin, Elias Gabriel, Methuen, Mass.; and a nephew, Phillip Abdoo, Methuen. Preceded in death by parents, Saide and Jenny Bistany. Published in The Advocate on 3/27/2004. BLOUNT, WINNIE FAY SIBLEY Winnie Fay Sibley Blount, 80, of Groves, Texas, died Friday, March 5, 2004, at Magnolia Manor. She was born on Oct. 10, 1923, in Pine Grove. She was a former resident of Nederland, Texas, for 25 years and Kirbyville, Texas, for 20 years, before moving to Groves four years ago. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Port Arthur, Orange Christian Services and Kirbyville Services. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004, at Levingston Funeral Home, Groves, with the Rev. Donna Brown and the Rev. Byron Jarrett officiating. Burial in Kirbyville Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl Sibley and Ollie Tiner Sibley; two brothers, Jimmie Sibley and Castle Sibley; and two sisters, Irma Mitchell and Pansy Smith. Survivors include her husband, Virece "Doc" Blount of Groves; a daughter, Laverne Fay Girard of Corpus Christi, Texas; a son, Michael Dean Blount and wife Patricia Sue Blount of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Paula Mae Moore of Denham Springs and Jerry Barbara Wascom of San Angelo, Texas; a brother, Bobby Ray Sibley of Watson; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Published in The Advocate on 3/6/2004. BOND , CORNELIA HURST Mrs. C.D. Bond, as she was known in the education profession, died at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in Montpelier. She was 93, born Jan. 5, 1911, and a native of St. Helena Parish. She retired in 1973, having served for 40 years in Livingston Parish as an elementary school teacher and principal. "Miss Cornelia," as she was called by her students, was well loved and respected. Staying active was very much a priority for her, being a member of Montpelier Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Gamma Chapter of Epsilon State, St. Helena Parish Historical Association, Montpelier-Pine Garden Club, recipient of the Garden Club Circle of Roses and a member of United Methodist Women, Montpelier Senior Citizens, St. Helena Bicentennial Committee and Louisiana Forestry Association. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Visitation at Montpelier Methodist Church, Montpelier, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 3:30 p.m. Friday, conducted by Dr. Charles Scott and the Rev. Rand Guy. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. She is survived by her daughter and son- in-law, Mary Ester and Gerald O'Malley of Montpelier; a sister, Ruby Roberts of Felixville; a brother, Lea F. Hurst of Felixville; three grandchildren and their spouses, Charles Nicholas and Michelle O'Malley of Walker, Marian Tate of Watson and Carol and Francis Scott of Tickfaw; five great-grandchildren, Jessica Stevens, Darrell Stevens, Adam O'Malley, C.J. O'Malley and Francis Scott Jr.; and a great-great-granddaughter, Haley Nicole. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Bond; a daughter, Martha Jane Bond; a granddaughter, Ramona Jean Stevens; three sisters, Lorena DeLee, Bessie Kennedy and Grace Strickland; and a brother, Bythel Hurst. Published in The Advocate on 4/22/2004. BOND, HAYDEN A retired bus operator for the New Orleans Public Service with 30 years of service and a resident of Jefferson, he died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Jefferson Health Care Center in Jefferson. He was 86 and a native of Montpelier. He was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. Graveside service at Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Peter Davidson. Survived by his wife, Norrine Morgan Bond, New Orleans; a daughter, Jacquelyn Juneau, New Orleans; a grandson, Donald Juneau, New Orleans; a great-granddaughter, Kelly Juneau, New Orleans; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Marshall and Etta Thompson Bond; four sisters, Alice Chapman, Ruby Goynes, Betty Phillips and Thelma Tate; and three brothers, Carlton Bond, Junie Bond and Newman Bond. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. BRUMFIELD, ALCENIA A resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 78. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Religious service at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, La. 43, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Richard Gross. Interment in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Greensburg. Published in The Advocate on 3/22/2004. BRUMFIELD, LORENZA "BONEY" A resident and native of Greens-burg, he departed this life Tues-day, Jan. 20, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Hospital. He was 89. Visit-ing at MJR Friendly Service Fu-neral Home Inc., off La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Religious service at Rocky Hill AME Church, La. 43, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in church cemetery. CAMBRE, JOSEPH DOLAR A resident of Greensburg, he died Monday, May 31, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. He was 93 and a native of Belle Point. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Religious service at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Nutter. Interment in Amite Cemetery, Amite. He is survived by four stepsons, Joel A. Davis, Baton Rouge, James A. Davis, Destrehan, Aubrey Thomas Davis, Montpelier, and David M. Davis, Houston; three sisters, Clothidle Thibodeaux, Fordoche, and Odile Dufrene and Rose Mary Catalanotto, both of Marrero; numerous nieces and nephews, including Clarence Thibodeaux, Morganza, Ophey Thibodeaux Jr., LaPlace, C.J. Thibodeaux, Fordoche, Fay Deggs, Central, and Ruth Ann Whittington and Janet Lovett, both of Fordoche; 14 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna May Cambre; second wife, Myrth Borne Davis Cambre; and three brothers, Henry, Felix and Roger Cambre. Published in The Advocate on 6/1/2004. COLEY, ELIZABETH ANN Died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 63, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Greensburg. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Kevin Hand and the Rev. Luther Stanford. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by her husband, P. Lee Coley; children, Quentin D. "Buddy" Coley and wife Tori, Lisa D. McGuff and husband Billy, James F. Coley and wife Reasen and Leann R. Sargent and husband Mark; mother, Shirley Lydia Denham; two brothers, Samuel Dean Denham and wife Claire and Frank L. Denham Jr. and wife Donna; a sister, Janice Skelton and husband Ira W. "Red"; grandchildren, Kristen Coley, Amanda Coley, Denham Coley, Caitlin Coley, Lofflin Coley, Dania Coley, Joseph Coley, Amanda Barber, Heather Byrd, Alisa Coley, Natalee Sargent, Anna Sargent and Matalyn Sargent; and great-grandchildren, Kody Barber, Kenneth Barber, Dakota Barber, Zoe Barber and Tyler Hebert. Preceded in death by her father, Frank L. Denham; a brother, Larry D. Denham; and granddaughter, Tania Coley. Published in The Advocate on 6/21/2004. DOMINGUE SR., RAYMOND CHARLES "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. A retired brick mason contractor, he died at 6 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2004. He was 73, a resident of Greensburg and a native of Erwinville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survived by his wife, Lillian Meyer Domingue; six daughters, Cynthia Tauriac, Wanda Boutte and Sharon Byrd, all of Baton Rouge, Emily Cote of Slidell, Cathy Cousin of Lafayette and Ann Amar of Prairieville; two sons, Raymond Domingue Jr. and Edward Domingue, both of Greensburg; six sons-in-law and two daughters-in-law; sister, Cynthia Duhon of Metairie; brother, Marius Domingue and wife Christine of Baton Rouge; aunt, Victoria LeBlanc of Opelousas; and grandchildren, Olivia and Jessica Tauriac, Angela and Jennifer Byrd, Samantha Boutte, Amber, Raymond III and Ryan Domingue, Kenneth and Kathleen Cote, Alison and Alana Cousin, Kristen and Jeremiah Domingue, Hannah and Gabriel Amar, Varnecia Burton and Lenara Jackson. Preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Zenobia Domingue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Liver Foundation, 7410 Georgia Ave. NW, Suite 4, Washington, DC 20012, 202-882- 5500. Published in The Advocate on 5/23/2004. FAJONI, LUCILLE LUPO Died at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 85, a native of Independence and a resident of Greensburg. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by Deacon Mike Agnello. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Survived by three sons, Michael L. Fajoni, Hammond, Charles D. Fajoni, Amite, and Richard T. Fajoni, Independence; a sister, Josephine Schaffer, Dallas; a brother, Cosimo Lupo, Portland, Ore.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Trippi, Virginia Dantoné Ophelia Brady; two brothers, Joe Lupo and Phillip Lupo; and parents, Leonard and Maria Lupo. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 5/6/2004. FAUST, WADE DELL Wade Dell Faust was born in Montpelier on Sept. 6, 1929, and died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in Jackson at the War Veterans Home. He was 74, a resident of Holden and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church, Istrouma Masonic lodge and the American Legion. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Friday, conducted by Dr. John Gibson. Interment in Montpelier Cemetery. He is survived by a sister, Audrey Lambert, Amite; a brother, Aubrey "Eddie" Faust, Brookhaven, Miss.; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Abline Faust; and a sister, Altie Bennett. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 2/27/2004. HAGAN, JR. CHARLIE ALTON A loving husband and caring father and grandfather, Charlie was born Dec. 8, 1952, in New Orleans. He died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at the age of 51 at his residence in Greensburg after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was employed by Garber Bros. in Morgan City. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Luther Stanford and the Rev. Derek Wall. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Betty Holden Hagan; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Bonnie Hagan; granddaughter, Morgan-Rose Raborn; mother, Lena Hagan; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Hagan and Betty June and Cline "Bubba" Bridges; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Jeanette Hagan and Jerry and Mindy Hagan; nieces and nephews, Angela Wiedeman, Dana Carpenter, Kaycee Bridges, Koree Wall, Khalli Hagan, Joseph Hagan, Jeremy Hagan and Buck Bridges. Preceded in death by his father, Charlie Hagan Sr.; and a brother, Jack Hagan. Special thanks to Trinity Hospice and nurses, Mary, Diane and Faye Chaisson, Dr. Ruben Fabrega and nurse, Scarlet, and registered nurses Shelly Graphia and Dawn Lowe. HALL, ELEANOR BLANCHE Eleanor Blanche Hall, a resident of Tulsa, Okla., died Sunday, May 2, 2004. She was 80, born July 18, 1923, in Pine Grove to John E. and Lilly Mae Manchester Courtney. She was reared and educated in Jackson. She was married Oct. 1, 1943, in Mississippi, to Louis Lawrence Hall. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Parkland Baptist Church, Tulsa, since 1952. She enjoyed cooking and serving as a volunteer with Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa. Her primary enjoyment came from spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving family members include two daughters, Louise "Sami" Yelton and her husband, David, of Tulsa, and Betty "Polly" Mercurio and her husband, Eddie, of Arlington, Mass.; three grandchildren, Deanna Villalon and her husband, Len, of Tulsa, Christopher Mercurio and Anthony Mercurio, both of Arlington; two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Evan Villalon; a sister, Doris Parish of Greensburg; and two brothers, Carl Courtney of Baton Rouge and John Courtney of DeRidder. Preceded in death by her husband; and two brothers, Ivy and Herbert Courtney. Funeral service was Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Parkland Baptist Church, Tulsa. Interment in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Skiatook, Okla. Published in The Advocate on 5/7/2004. HARTNER, EDITH DAY HARVELL Died on Friday, June 18, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was 93, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Greensburg Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. Monday until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. William Sewell. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Teddy Gene and Joann Miller Hartner, Greensburg; two grandsons, Perry Gene Hartner, Greensburg, and Robert Alton Hartner and wife Terri, Angleton, Texas; and six great-grandchildren, Adam Christopher Hartner, Kristy Nichole Hartner, Mandy Rochelle Hartner, Brandon Kent Hartner, Sonia Leann Hartner and Janice Clara Hartner. Preceded in death by her husband, Gus R. Hartner; parents, Les and Clara Harvell; two sisters, Ethel Harvell Dunn and Doris Harvell; and a brother, Leslie Lela Harvell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greensburg United Methodist Church General Fund. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 6/19/2004 HARVEY, CLYDE RUDOLPH A resident of Greensburg, he died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 77 and a native of Collins, Miss. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at Cold Springs Baptist Church, Collins, from 11 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial in church cemetery. He is survived by daughters, Anite Biddle and husband Herbert, Brenda Wallace and Rebecca Williams; son, Gary and wife Darlene Harvey; sisters, Faye Mooney, Elizabeth Lott, Cletus Sanford and Sadie Sistruck; brother, James Harvey; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clyde Lee Harvey and Myrtle Harvey; daughter, Joyce Yawn; son, Earnest Clyde Harvey; and sister, Dorothy Lott. He was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church. Published in The Advocate on 6/2/2004. HILLS JR., ERNEST "MAN" A coach bus driver and a resident of New Orleans, he departed this life at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Slidell Memorial Hospital, Slidell. He was 55. Survived by his wife, Gloria Byerly Hills, Orange, Texas; a son, Ernest Hills III, New Orleans; a daughter, Aurora Hills, New Orleans; two grandchildren; three sisters, Deloris Stewart, Joyce Ann Stevens and Doris Ann Tuckson, all of New Orleans; a brother, Melvin Hills Sr., New Orleans; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visiting at Rocky Hill A.M.E. Church, 151 Rocky Hill Road, Greensburg, the Rev. Ranches Hall, pastor, from 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, until religious service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Norwert Hills will conduct the service. Interment in church cemetery. Arrangements handled by MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs. Published in The Advocate on 2/27/2004. HUTCHINSON, SR., CLEON THOMAS Died at 11:42 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was 99 and a native and resident of Greensburg. He served on the St. Helena Parish Police Jury for 28 years, was a retired cattle and dairy farmer and was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church. Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday. Service conducted by the Rev. William Sewell. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Doris H. and Billy Travis, Kentwood; son, Cleon T. Hutchinson Jr., Greensburg; grandchildren and spouses, Terry W. and Dell Travis, Zachary, Betty T. and Lynn Day, Kentwood, and Marilyn T. and Randy Taylor, Kentwood; great- grandchildren, Melissa Day, Travis Day, Courtney Passman, Brantley Taylor, Anna Maria Taylor, Brent Travis, Ryan Travis and Angela Kimble; two great-great- grandchildren; and a sister, Eula H. Miller, Hillsdale. Preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mattie S. Hutchinson; parents, Jules Wilson and Lena Lindsey Hutchinson; a sister, Hazel Hurst; and five brothers, Herbert, Charlie, Lee, Nat and Oscar Hutchinson. Pallbearers will be Travis Day, Brantley Taylor, Brent Travis, Ryan Travis, Michael Passman and Michael Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Hutchinson, J.T. "Bully" Schwartz, Horace Lee, Joseph Sitman, Bill Conleay, Lawrence Pevey and Burrell Carter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greensburg Cemetery Association. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 5/9/2004. JACKSON, BOBBIE GEAN CHANEY A native of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Acadian Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. She was 65. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME. Church, 871 Turner Chapel Road, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stanley J. Carter. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Hollis Jackson Sr. of Albany; daughter, Clarissa Cousain; son, Hollis Jackson Jr.; and a foster son, Andre Jones, all of Greensburg. Published in The Advocate on 6/18/2004. JACKSON, SR., EDDIE A. "DICK" Died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at his residence in Grangeville. He was 94 and a native of Roseland. He retired from International Paper with 25 years of service. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visitation at Grangeville Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Joby Hartner and the Rev. Jack Varnado. Interment in Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery, Grangeville. Survived by his wife, Beatrice Higgins Jackson, Grangeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Lillian and Albert Connell, Denham Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dicky and Carlene Jackson and Tom and Christy Jackson, all of Grangeville; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his grandson, Albert Connell Jr.; parents, Thomas Jefferson Jackson and Mary Jane Jackson; eight brothers and sisters. JACKSON SR., LLOYD "BUDDY" A resident of Amite, he departed this life Saturday, April 17, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. He was 67 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Rocky Hill AME Church, off La. 43, Amite, at 3 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Onatha Webb, Kansas City, Mo., and Julia Dorris, Cahokia, Ill.; son, Lloyd Jackson Jr., Kansas City; an adopted daughter, Leslile Mitchell, Marrero; a devoted companion, Ruby Donahue, Greensburg; four sisters, two brothers, numerous other relatives and friends. Published in The Advocate on 4/23/2004. JOHNSON, LEVY A retired crane operator and a resident of New Orleans, he died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at St. Charles General Hospital, New Orleans. He was 71 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Fraternal Funeral Home, Clinton, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004. Religious service at Pipkin Chapel A.M.E. Church, Greensburg, at noon Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, conducted by the Rev. James Pitts. Interment in Johnson Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Rosalie Johnson, New Orleans; six children; and three sisters, Francis Johnson, Greensburg, Lylie B. Wallace, Baton Rouge, and Sylvia Johnson, San Jose, Calif. Published in The Advocate on 2/27/2004. JONES, WALTER C. A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 59 and a native of Gary, Ind. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Religious service at Pipken Chapel AME Church, La. 38, Chipola, at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. James Pitts. Interment in Clinton Cemetery, Chipola. Survived by his wife, Ruby Coleman Jones, Greensburg; two daughters, Jaquita M. Jones and Waleter S. Jones, both of Greensburg; and numerous other relatives and friends. LEBLANC, JOYCE SIBLEY A resident of Hammond, she died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 74 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visitation at Pine Grove First United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Rand Guy. Interment in Pine Grove First United Methodist Church Cemetery. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David Charles LeBlanc and Wanda East LeBlanc of Pine Grove; a son and daughter-in- law, Dr. Brian Dawson LeBlanc and Patrenia Hartl LeBlanc of Abita Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra LeBlanc Gilbreath and Dr. C. William Gilbreath of Hammond; grandsons, Shawn Christian Gilbreath, Matthew Christopher Gilbreath, Stephen David LeBlanc, Brandon Michael LeBlanc, Hunter Dawson LeBlanc and Carter Hansen LeBlanc; granddaughters, Elizabeth Dawson Gilbreath, Laura McCormick Gilbreath, Brook Elizabeth LeBlanc and Ally Ingalls LeBlanc; a great-grandson, Keagan Patrick Gilbreath; and a brother, the Rev. Dr. Lonnie Melvin Sibley of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her husband, Alvin LeBlanc Jr.; parents, Lonnie Sibley and Mattie McKowen Dawson Sibley; and a brother, Charles Lester Sibley. She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge and attended Southeastern Louisiana College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. LOVE, KENNY RAY A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, in Greensburg. He was 29. Religious service at Lazard Temple Church of God in Christ, Highway 43, Greensburg, at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Elder Milton Bryant. Interment in Nettles Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 2/27/2004. MILLER, ELOISE MCDANIEL Died at 5 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004, at her residence in Pine Grove. She was 57 and a native of Pine Grove. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2004. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004, conducted by the Rev. David Gray. Burial in Montpelier Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roger Miller; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Corbin Thacker of Pine Grove; a son and daughter-in-law, Russ and Shay McDaniel of Denham Springs; father, Joe Johnson of Pine Grove; a brother and sister-in-law, Donnie and Bonnie Johnson of Pine Grove; and grandchildren, Amber Thacker, Brice McDaniel, Ashley Thacker, Mallory McDaniel, Rinnie McDaniel and Chloe McDaniel. Preceded in death by her mother, Louella Johnson; a brother, Gilton Johnson; and her first husband, Gene McDaniel. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Published in The Advocate on 3/19/2004. MONTGOMERY, JESSIE A resident of Jackson, he departed this life Thursday, April 15, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 82 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Rocky Hill A.M.E. Church, La. 37, Amite, from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Ranches Hall. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 4/23/2004. OGDEN JR., PEARLIE E. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28-30. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he died Monday, April 5, 2004, at 5 a.m. at his home in Baywood surrounded by his family. He was 77, a retired business owner and well-known logging contractor and veteran of World War II. Visiting at Grangeville Baptist Church, Grangeville, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Jack Varnado. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice Clement Ogden; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Buddy Pace and Deby and Eddie Madsen, all of Bluff Creek; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Ogden, Baywood, and Jerry Ogden and fiancee Terry Landcaster; a sister, Essie Fitzhugh, Bluff Creek; eight grandchildren, Nichole Rene Whilley, Kirsten E. Ogden, Kerri McIntyre, Jay Ogden, Joshua Madsen, Kendall Madsen, Chris Pace and Curt Pace; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Pearlie E. and Mary Summerall Ogden; three brothers, Billy, Johnny and Robery Ogden; and two sisters, Annie Angelle and Dinah Salsbury. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chris Pace, Curt Pace, Joshua Madsen and Jay Ogden; great-grandson, Colby Pace; and a close family friend, Mike Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Dorsey, John Plauche and J.J. Jones. Special thanks to Dr. Gene Thompson and staff, Lane Memorial Hospital, Feliciana Home Health and Amy Hurst. He never met a stranger and was a friend to all he met. Published in The Advocate on 4/6/2004. PACE, THOMAS E. Passed away at his home in Greensburg on Friday, May 7, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. He was 68 and a native of Pride. Survived by his wife, Janette Pace; six children and their spouses, Thomas A. Pace and Tracy, Dale and Donna Doyle, Randy and Beatrice Doyle, Mike and Mary Ann Doyle, Jimmy Doyle and Cynthia and Ned Allen; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His wish was to donate his body to science. Memorial arrangements are pending. Published in The Advocate on 5/9/2004. PORTER, JESSIE JAMES A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Thursday, March 4, 2004, at his home. He was 64. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Mount Everette AME Church, La. 37, Greensburg, at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joe Chaney. Interment in church cemetery. Published in The Advocate on 3/5/2004. RIMES SR., LARRY P. Retired from Equitable Life Insurance Co. and also worked with Hurricane Wholesale Fence Co., he died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, in Baton Rouge. He was 69 and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon Thursday, May 27, 2004, conducted by the Rev. Warren Johnson. Interment in Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pine Grove. Survived by his wife, Shirley Chandler Rimes; a daughter, Cheryl Rimes; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Larry P. Jr. and Yolanda Rimes, Tommy Rimes, Brandon T. Rimes and Sgt. Ronnie and Rose Buhler; a sister and brother-in-law, Dot and Elton Beard; a brother, Marvin Wade Rimes; three grandchildren, Kayla Marie and Zachary Lea Buhler and Libby Pollitt; and his golden retriever, Elvis. Preceded in death by his father, Alcus Rimes Sr.; mother, Estelle Potts Rimes; three brothers, Eugene, A.J. and John David Rimes; and a sister, Alice Stovall. Published in The Advocate on 5/26/2004. SHARPE, CLYTIE PERKINS A retired school bus driver for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, she went to be with the Lord at 3:18 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at her residence. She was 83, a native of Greensburg and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by Brother Mike Ferguson and the Rev. T.W. Terrell. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Cody and husband Paul Cody of Spring, Texas; a son, Bill Sharpe and wife Lin DeLaney Sharpe of Ethel; and four grandchildren, Ryan and Lindsey Sharpe of Baton Rouge, Chris Cody of Richardson, Texas, and Kacey Cody of Spring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Sharpe; and parents, Hamp and Ella Mae Bridges Perkins. Pallbearers will be Ryan Sharpe, Chris Cody, Cody Meyers, Paul Cody and Peter Walker. Honorary pallbearer is Hilton Rice. She was a charter member of Lanier Baptist Church. She was a long time polling commissioner for East Baton Rouge Parish. Special thanks to her personal caregivers and faithful friends. Published in The Advocate on 2/29/2004. ROBERTSON, LEE E. "LEE BOY" A resident of Pine Grove, he departed this life Friday, May 7, 2004, at his home. He was 64. Visiting at Claiborne AME Zion Church, La. 16, Pine Grove, the Rev. Estelle Little John, pastor, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at the church at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph B. Combs. Interment in church cemetery. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 5/14/2004. SMITH, ALBERT CLINT Albert Clint Smith passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Monday at the Greensburg United Methodist Church with funeral service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. William Sewell. Interment will be in the Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. Born May 23, 1923, he was a retired dairy and beef farmer. A native and resident of Greensburg, he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Force, 794th Bomb Squadron, with the rank of sergeant. He served as a faithful member of Greensburg United Methodist Church and charter member of American Legion Post 264 in Greensburg. His great love of nature included a special fondness for "Amite River catfishing." He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Toffie Ainsworth Smith; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lyn and Richard Easley, Denham Springs, and Liesa and Kirk Gillis, Greensburg; a sister, Elois Smith McNabb, Greensburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold Ray and Linda Smith, Greensburg; four grandchildren and spouses, Richard Clint Easley, Greensburg, Jennifer E. and Bradley Davis, Denham Springs, Amber G. and Stephen Moity Jr., Madisonville, and Cassie Elizabeth Gillis, Greensburg; and a very special aunt, Eula Allen Carruth, Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Watson and Lou Ora Allen Smith; a sister, Nannie Mae Smith Womack; and a brother, William Matthew Smith. Pallbearers will be Richard Clint Easley, Bradley Sterling Davis, Stephen Joseph Moity Jr., Ronald Ray Harrell, Michael Ray Smith, Michael Edwin Smith, Steven Wayne Sanders and Kenneth E. Travis. Honorary pallbearers are William I. Ainsworth, Larry Allen Carruth, Marshal Cole, Morris E. Easley Jr., Errol Lee Gillis, Ben George Headrick, Cleon Hutchinson Sr., Larry Lee Smith and Clifton William Womack. Special thanks to Dr. J.W. Varnado, the St. Helena Parish Hospital staff, and Feliciana Home Health providers for their many acts of kindness and love. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Greensburg United Methodist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 3/7/2004. STEVENS, MABLE DAVIS A resident of Greensburg, she died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. She was 84 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church, Hillsdale, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Earl Faust and the Rev. John Henry. Interment in Kedron Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by a daughter, Helen Smart, Hillsdale; a son, Jeffery Davis, Hillsdale; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Morgan L. Davis; a daughter, Dianne Davis; a great-granddaughter, Delisa Corken; numerous brothers and a sister. TAYLOR SR., ROBERT A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Saturday, April 17, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 51. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Religious service at Darlington Church of God in Christ, off La. 10, Greensburg, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Elder E.J. Higginbotham. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Harriet Taylor; daughter, Sharon Taylor; two sons, Robert Taylor Jr. and Darrick Taylor, all of Greensburg; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by a son, Chad Taylor; and his parents. Published in The Advocate on 4/20/2004. TILLIS JR., HILLERY "TOOT" A resident and native of Greensburg, he departed this life Monday, March 15, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 52. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Black Creek AME Church, Darlington, at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Amanda Lee. Interment in church cemetery. Published in The Advocate on 3/19/2004. TILLIS, JANNIE S. "BIG MAMA" A retired custodian and a resident and native of Greensburg, she departed this life Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 72. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., La. 1042, Greensburg, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Black Creek AME Church, Darlington, at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Amanda Lee. Interment in church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Hillery Tillis Sr.; six daughters, Hillery L. Donahue, Edna Taylor, Bobbie Tillis, Janice Robertson, Glenda Davis and Debra Tillis; and two sons, Angelo and Percy Tillis. Published in The Advocate from 5/13/2004 - 5/14/2004. TONEY, LEROY A retired water/sewerage worker for Thomas H. Heard Construction for 32 years, he died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center- Mid City. He was 67, a native of St. Helena Parish and a longtime resident of Denham Springs. Visiting at Mount Hope Baptist Church, 204 Sullivan St., Denham Springs, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the church from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and religious service at 1 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Otkins. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. Survived by his wife, Gloria Toney; children, sisters, aunts, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., Denham Springs, in charge of arrangements. Published in The Advocate on 5/4/2004. WALL, AARON JOSHUA STRICKLAND Died on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, in Greensburg. He was a native of Hammond and a resident of Greensburg. He was 3 years old. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by Rev. A. W. O'Quin. Interment on Greensburg Cemetery. Survived by his parents, Henry Wayne Wall, McComb, Miss., and Anna Marie Strickland, Greensburg; a sister, Ashley Marie Strickland Wall, Greensburg; grandparents, Benjamin and Ann Strickland, Kentwood, Norma Ruth McCoy, Greensburg, and Mary P. Wall, McComb; great-grandparents, Jewel Strickland, Kentwood, Cecil and Colelia McCoy, Greensburg, and Charlie and Bea Partin, Wakefield; aunts, Meagan Strickland, Greensburg, Diane Johnson, Kentwood, Cindy Philebar, Magnolia, Miss., and Tina Wall, McComb; uncles, Andy Strickland, Kentwood, Robert "Alabama" Strickland, Greensburg, David Earl Strickland, Kentwood, Randy Wall, Ronnie Wall and Johnnie "Putt" Wall, all of McComb, and Daniel Philebar, Magnolia; uncles in heart, Kynan Carlin, Kentwood, Cody Norris, McComb, and Jamie Roberts, Magnolia; cousins, Austin Wall, McComb, Danny Philebar, Magnolia, Michael Philebar, Magnolia, Angel Philebar, Magnolia; numerous great-aunts, great-uncles and other relatives. Preceded in death by his baby sister, Jessica Marie Strickland Wall; grandfather, Lonnie E. Wall; and great-grandparents, Hazel Marie Wall, Louise Stinson, Bennie Strickland and Henry Lee Wall. Pallbearers will be his uncles. Honorary pallbearers will be his cousins and his uncle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to assist with funeral expenses. Published in The Advocate on 2/18/2004. WATSON, DORIS WILLIAMS A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at 4:33 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 76 and a native of Greensburg. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004, conducted by the Rev. Sam Maranto. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by her husband, Gene R. Watson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy W. and Gene Thibodeaux and Terri W. and Steve Kennedy; a sister, Betty W. Madere; a brother, Charles E. Williams; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gene R. "Roddy" Watson Jr.; parents, Silas B. and Florence H. Williams; and two brothers, Junior and Durward Williams. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Trey, Jacob and Ben Thibodeaux and David Kennedy and her two sons-in-law. Published in The Advocate on 5/1/2004. WEBB, RAY CLARK Ray Clark Webb, 80, youngest of 13 children (11 boys and two girls) and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Webb, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 in Shawnee, Okla. Ray worked as an operating engineer with Local 627 Operating Engineers of Oklahoma. His experience and skills were demanded as far away as Alaska and in most of the 50 United States during the gas pipeline boom across America, as well as Africa. Ray was a resident of Eufaula, Okla., for 30 years, but was originally from Montpelier, which he kept close to his heart and mind. Ray was a 32nd degree Mason. He is survived by a brother, Purcell Webb of California; numerous nieces and nephews from Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania and Colorado; extended family, including Mr. and Mrs. Mickey McLane, Mr. and Mrs. Curt McLane, Mrs. Dave Farris, Mr. and Mrs. Goddard; members of Operating Engineers 627; and two dogs, Blackie and Sandy. Ray and his stories will surely be missed, for now he is in heaven with our Lord. The family received friends for viewing and visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home, Eufaula. Graveside service at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, in Arcola Cemetery, Arcola, under the direction of McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. WELLS, ATHALEA DURBIN SHILLING A retired bookkeeper for the St. Helena Police Jury, she died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004, at her home in Walker. She was 81 and a native of Pine Grove. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Visitation at Pine Grove Methodist Church, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004, with Dr. Richard Blue and the Rev. Rand Guy officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Thomas G. "Tommy" Wells Jr. of Walker; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Shilling Griffin and Ruffin Griffin of Walker; granddaughters, Alaina Griffin Gilmore and Debra Griffin McGaughey, both of Walker; four great-grandchildren; five stepchildren, Steve Clack, Becky Martin, Patty Jarreau, Thomas G. "Tommy" Wells III and Tracey Fontenot; seven stepgrandchildren, four stepgreat-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ruffin Griffin, Jimmy McGaughey, Clyde King, Rex McDaniel, Michael Wells and Josh Martin. Honorary pallbearer is Chaplain (CPT) Bret J. Gilmore, serving in Tikrit, Iraq. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hilton Shilling; parents, E.A. "Ott" and Olevia King Durbin; and her only sibling, Beatrice Durbin Williams. She was a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church. Memorials can be made to Trinity Hospice of Louisiana, Baton Rouge. Arrangements handled by Seale Funeral Service Inc., Denham Springs. Published in The Advocate on 5/4/2004. WILLIAMS, BEATRICE DURBIN A wonderful wife and mother, she died at 2 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2004, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was 86 and a resident and native of Pine Grove. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Visitation at Pine Grove Methodist Church, Pine Grove, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004, conducted by the Rev. Rand Guy. Burial in church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Bennett T. Williams of Pine Grove; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Ralph McDaniel of Pine Grove and Lois Ann and William D. "Bill" Rives of Natchez, Miss.; a sister and brother-in-law, Athalea and Tommy Wells of Walker; four grandchildren and their spouses, Michelle and Billy Brasseaux of Pine Grove, Rex and Sue McDaniel of Watson, and Tammy and Greg Lee and Will Rives, all of Natchez; four great-grandchildren, Cassidy Brasseaux, Brent McDaniel, Meighan Lee and Kyle McDaniel; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.A. "Ott" and Olivia King Durbin. Pallbearers will be Ruffin Griffin, Clyde King, Kirk Gillis, Ronald Harrell, Jimmy Meadows and Clarence "Buddy" Fitzhugh. She was a lifelong member of Pine Grove Methodist Church. Published in The Advocate on 3/3/2004.